The second tranche of the Salary Standardization Law VI (SSL VI) takes effect on January 1, 2025, bringing another round of salary increases for government employees in the Philippines. This adjustment is part of a four-year plan to improve the compensation of government workers and enhance public service quality.
Let’s focus on the details of this significant pay adjustment and what it means for government employees.
What Is the Second Tranche of SSL VI?
The second tranche is the 2025 phase of the Salary Standardization Law VI, a program aimed at increasing government workers’ salaries gradually from 2024 to 2027. It’s designed to ensure that government pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with the cost of living.
New Salary Rates Starting January 2025
The salary increase depends on an employee’s salary grade (SG). Below are a few examples of the adjustments:
- Salary Grade 1 (SG 1): Monthly pay will rise from ₱13,530 in 2024 to ₱14,061 in 2025, an increase of around 3.9%.
- Salary Grade 10 (SG 10): Monthly pay will increase from ₱22,190 in 2024 to ₱23,248 in 2025.
- Higher salary grades, such as SG 24 and above, will see even larger increases in absolute terms.
Coverage of the Salary Increase
The second tranche applies to all civilian government employees, including:
- Workers in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- Employees of constitutional commissions and offices.
- Local government employees, depending on the financial capacity of their LGUs.
How Does This Benefit Government Employees?
The second tranche aims to:
- Provide Better Pay: Employees will have more financial stability with the increased salaries.
- Enhance Public Service: Well-compensated workers are likely to deliver better services to citizens.
- Motivate Workers: Incremental pay hikes reward employees and encourage better performance.
- Address Inflation: The adjustment helps workers cope with rising living costs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When does the second tranche start?
The new salary rates take effect on January 1, 2025.
Who is eligible for the increase?
All government workers in the executive, legislative, judicial branches, and constitutional offices are covered. LGU employees will also benefit, subject to their LGU’s financial capability.
How much is the salary increase?
The increase depends on the employee’s salary grade. For example, SG 1 employees will see an increase of around ₱531 monthly, while higher grades will have proportionally larger increases.
Are there other benefits?
Apart from the salary increase, employees will receive a ₱7,000 annual medical allowance.
Conclusion
The second tranche of the SSL VI is a welcome development for government employees, providing financial relief and recognizing their contributions to public service. This increase, effective January 1, 2025, is another step toward ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all government workers in the Philippines.
If you are a government employee, take time to understand how this adjustment impacts your salary. For official updates, visit the Department of Budget and Management or consult your HR office.
